Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 27: North India Edition of Vox Populi, the debating phenomenon commenced with its 4th season amidst great zest, vibrancy and elation at Jodhamal School, here today.
Vox Populi-the common man’s voice is the biggest debating phenomenon, which has travelled to almost 25 states by now and hosted by the most elite schools all over India like Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls’ School, Maharana Mewar Public School, Jodhamal Public school, Chettinad Vidyashram, Bishop Cotton Girls’ School, La Martiniere and Birla Modern High School.
Vijay Bakaya, former Chief Secretary was the chief guest on the opening ceremony. Among the management, the presiding guests were Nandan Kuthiala, Trustee, Arati Kuthiala, Director and Shefali Sanwal, Vice Principal.
The programme embarked with the lighting of ceremonial lamp to invoke the divine blessings. A feeling of devotion was infused with Ganesh Vandana presented by the students.
Welcome speech was presented by Vice Principal, Shefali Sanwal.
The architect of Vox Populi, a young and a zestful scholar, Shreyansh Bhalotia spoke about the contemporary need of young India to be at par with its counterparts in this evolving world.
JMPS catered to about 350 participations from all the leading schools of the state.
Mr Bakaya threw light on Vox Populi and termed it as an art to hone the debating skills to develop the soft skills which are needed when a child lands up in a job market.
He appreciated the commendable contribution and coordination by Rashi Magotra, Vox’s North India Coordinator and her team of teachers including Shalima Pargal, Saila Bano, Deepika Ibikule, Bhavna Rohmetra, Neha Sharma, Saroj Sambyal, Bhawna Nagpal and Mehak Dogra who did the resonant task of judgement along with other requisites.
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